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Independence offers chance to make a fairer budget
As the right-wing media go apoplectic about what they describe as the biggest tax rise in history its worth getting a sense of perspective on last week’s budget. Increasing the proportion of a country’s wealth spent in the public realm is always a good thing. It’s a measure of just how civilised a society is. …
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Israel determined to destroy Palestinian capacity
“The smell of death is everywhere as bodies are left lying on the roads or under the rubble. Missions to clear the bodies or provide humanitarian assistance are denied.” The words of Phillipe Lazzarini, the head of UNWRA last week, describing what is happening in northern Gaza. The siege of the Jabalia refugee camp is …
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Rent regulation essential for sustainable private sector
Shelter is one of the most basic human needs. But in our society a roof over your head is far from being an established right. When Holyrood gets back to work next week it has the chance to move things forwards. The new housing bill, published in March and included in September’s Programme for Government, …
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